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Meet the wealthiest person in each state

Wealth X, an international wealth management firm, released a report listing the richest person in each state. Take a look to see who's the wealthiest person in your state.

Alabama

Marguerite Harbert inherited her $1.5 billion fortune from her late husband John Murdoch Harbert III, who was a construction and energy mogul.

Alaska

Robert Gillam earned his $400 million fortune as the president and CEO of McKinley Capital Management, LLC.

Arizona

Bruce Halle Sr. earned his $4.4 billion fortune as the founder and chairman of Discount Tires. He even owns his own NASCAR car.

Arkansas

James "Jim" Walton made his $37.1 billion fortune as the chairman of Arvest Bank Group Inc., and as the son of Sam Walton, who was the founder of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. He and his siblings are considered the wealthiest family in America.

California

Lawrence "Larry" Ellison earned his $46.4 billion fortune as the CEO of Oracle.

Colorado

Charles Ergen earned his $13.7 billion fortune as the founder and CEO of DISH Network. He was also previously a professional poker and blackjack player.